Even though rap music and its artists make a lot of money, that doesn’t mean that every rapper will be a long-term success. As the “mumble rap” subgenre has shown in recent years, gimmicks and fads are no guarantee that someone won’t fall off and fail to make or keep the millions they promised.
Lil Wayne, who has a net worth of $150 million and growing, is not in this situation. And it’s not surprising at all that his career took off so quickly, since he was almost born writing rap lyrics. Check out how this influential rapper, who is now one of the 10 richest rappers in the world, got to where he is now.
The Big 3 2021 Net Worth:
-Drake 170 Million
-Lil Wayne 150 Million
-Nicki Minaj 150 Million pic.twitter.com/sw1tgz6MVP— chart data (@thebarbradio) July 1, 2021
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Early Promise From a Young Age
In 1982, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. was born in Louisiana’s New Orleans. He showed early promise by writing his first rap song when he was only eight years old.
Lil Wayne dropped out of high school at 14 to focus on his music career, even though he was an honor student and a member of the drama club. In 1997, he became the youngest member of the rap group Hot Boys. Other artists like B.G., Juvenile, and Turk were also in the group.
Lil Wayne: Most Copied Rapper Ever?
Lil Wayne had some success as a solo artist in the ’90s and ’00s, but it wasn’t until his rap album ‘Tha Carter’ that he was widely recognized as a major player in the hip-hop industry. From there, his impact would only increase as several rappers emerged in the agile rap age of the 2010s mimicking Wayne’s style and sound.
However, there is only one Lil Wayne, and his talents and investments have allowed him to grow and protect a massive wealth.
His Most Notable Investments
With over 120 million records sold, Wayne has more than “a million” to put into his various commercial endeavors.
Wayne started his successful entertainment company, Young Money Entertainment, in 2005. Drake, Nicki Minaj, and DJ Khalid are just a few of the hugely successful rap acts that the label has helped launch to stardom.
His $15.4 Million Hidden Hills Mansion
After growing tired of renting, Wayne spent over $15 million buying a magnificent property in Los Angeles’s affluent Hidden Hills neighborhood, in the San Fernando Valley.
Wayne’s estate encompasses 10,000 square feet, and it features a main residence and a smaller mansion that may be used as a guesthouse. The blacked-out wet bar on the hilltop home features a flat-screen television and a temperature-controlled wine closet.
What’s Next for Lil Wayne?
Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2022 will feature Lil Wayne as a featured performer.
The rap mogul shows no signs of slowing down despite persistent retirement rumors, and it’s probable that Wayne has more musical and business endeavors on the horizon.
